About the Book
Title: The Athena Operation
Author: Dalton Cortner
Genre: Science Fiction
In a future where wars and poverty are quickly on the rise, the universe
has hit its ultimate enemy: itself. Once known for their dedication and loyalty
to the good of the universe, the seythra, a strong-willed alien race, have attacked
and declared war on the rest of the universe. Now, throwing their immense
numbers against the opposition of the Confederate Military, hope is dwindling.
Trust between factions, races, and planets are weakening by the moment. What
caused the seythra to rebel? Why can they no longer be reasoned with? And most
importantly, can anyone stop them in time?
Seraph Aydrian, an infamous soldier one reprimand away from termination,
must lead an army of soldiers, mercenaries, and civilians against the seythra
assault and not only stop the chaos and destruction, but uncover the dark and
sinister motives that are driving the murders.
Author
Bio
Dalton
Cortner is the author of "The Athena Operation," a sci fi novel. It
is his first published work. The idea first came to him in 2010, and took many
different shapes and forms throughout the writing process.
Dalton was born in Wichita, KS on September 14th, 1993. He didn't start
writing until he was about 10 years old. It was the discovery of online
roleplaying that led him to writing his own fictional stories, creating worlds,
and devising characters.
He currently resides in Harrisburg, PA with his fiancée and is hard at
work on his next story.
Links
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Book Excerpt
"“It's time.”
The words stung Zane Silver’s ears. He let slip a low sigh, and tried to
keep his attention on the window panel in front of him, on the planet in the
distance. His hands shook as he folded his arms. This moment would define his
very existence. No greater act could ever match what he and his partner, Aven
Sabu, were about to achieve.
Zane glanced at his othal partner.
The othal were considered a trustworthy race, but Zane regarded Aven
with so much more than trust. He considered Aven Sabu a brother. After all
they'd been through together, it seemed almost demeaning to label him as
anything less. A bond had been forged be-tween them, a bond that was about to
reach its apex.
“It will be glorious,” Zane said, his tone flush with confidence. “Never
has this universe seen such a feat.”
Aven smiled and walked over to Zane. “It . . . will be illustrious.”
There was a glint of hunger in his eyes, fueled by the prospect of power.
It was no secret that Aven was the greedier of the two, but surprising
to both of them, it had aided their partnership. With his standing in the othal
hierarchy, Aven had access to nearly limitless funds, and he had influence. He
had no trouble directing attention elsewhere, so that he and Zane went
undetected.
“Do the others know?” Aven asked.
“Everyone. They were informed today at 13:02,” Zane smiled.
“Is Lahen prepared?”
“Lahen was alerted at dawn. He knows, and has assured me his nerves are
calm.”
“Good, good. The operation can commence. Do it, my brother.”
Zane walked to the middle of the room. He stood over a low table,
staring down at a large, red but-ton. He was struck by the gravity of it. This
one button would act as the catalyst for their grand agenda. Zane took a deep
breath. He gave his partner a final glance, and Aven nodded his approval.
Zane
pushed the button."
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